What kind of Insurance do you have?

Its a daily topic... What insurance do you have? The first question I ask patients when they come in the door at Oxygen Plus Medical Equipment is what insurance do you have? Often times they hesitate or question what they have. I always ask to see the insurance card. Looking at the card is always the best to insure correct information. It amazes me that most often they have no idea what coverage they have. The biggest problem is that they don't not only know what coverage they have but where they can get supplies or treatment. Sometimes, people are enrolled in an HMO that dictates where they can go and receive services and treatment. It is also common that the person has no idea what their copay is or deductible is. Not only is it imortant to know your benefits prior to receiving treament or services but it's essential to know where you can go. Insurance doesn't always cover all services or treatment. Most people over 65 years old have Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan.
However, Medicare only covers 80% of services under Part B benefits. So additional secondary insurance is necessary to cover the remaining balance incurred. It is CRUCIAL to call your insurance provider prior to receiving any benefits or treatment and know your policy. For more information call Oxygen Plus at 734-429-7444. Visit us at 98 N.Ann Arbor, Saline, MI 48176
On the web at www.oxygenplusmichigan.com

Holiday Time...what makes you happy?

As I am sitting here thinking about the holidays and reflecting the last few weeks I'm wondering just how others spend their time leading up to the holidays and what makes one really feel happy . I have shopped for family, shopped for charity, read Christmas cards and thought about sending Christmas cards. I often wonder why do we do all of this. Today, I was sitting in my store and a customer came in and gave Ronda a small box with my name on it. I said to Ronda my respiratory technician whats that? Ronda said, "remember Mary( changed the name for privacy)?" I said of course she went on to tell me that Mary had dropped off those gifts for us. Because we had been so helpful to her and she wanted to say thank you! At that moment I realized that small act of kindness and appreciation is what encouraged me to enter the health care profession and keeps me in it today. That was more than an act of kindness. It was thoughtful, genuinely nice and so sincere. It had nothing to do with the actual gift it was the thought and effort behind it. I guess that is why we shop often too much at Christmas, send cards, etc... We want to make others feel that small amount of kindness. So I guess when I'm feeling unappreciated I need to remember Mary! Consider" paying it forward" and brighten someones day. It really makes a difference. If every person took a few minutes to "pay it forward" can you image what the world would be like? I can.....